155 — Blue Violet medium dark
Blues family
Below: DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #7665AB and RGB 118, 101, 171. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 155
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 155
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 155
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 155
DMC threads that pair well with 155, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 155 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 155
DMC 155 is the floss known as Blue Violet medium dark: a muted, medium member of the blues family with deep blue tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to whale designs and sapphire accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 155 look like?
DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #7665AB and RGB 118, 101, 171. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 155?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) is Anchor 1030 (Blue Violet Medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 176 (Cornflower Blue Medium, 72%) and Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light, 69%).
What DMC colors are similar to 155?
The closest DMC threads to 155 are 31 Blueberry (ΔE 4.41), 340 Blue Violet medium (ΔE 6.52), and 3746 Blue Violet dark (ΔE 7.93). These are useful substitutes when 155 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 155?
Reach for DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 155.
What fabric color works best with DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 155 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.